Warmans Toys Field Guide

From G.I. Joe to the X-Men nothing has fueled more hours of childhood fun that action figures, but the excitement of action figures also drives one of the largest growing areas in toy collecting. This pocket-sized guide with its 250+ stunning color photos and up-to-date values gives collectors a handy and reliable resource. This action-packed field guide: &break;&break;Offers collectors looking to buy or sell in the more than 110,000 online action figure auctions easy access to identification and value information &break;&break;Provides collectors with detailed color photos, identifying descriptions and history on some of the great action figure toys &break;&break;Allows experienced collectors to easily introduce their favorite hobby to would-be collectors &break;&break;Just like the action figures, there's nothing small about the details collectors will find in this reference.

Whether it's John Deere, International Harvester or AGCO, Warman's Farm Toys Field Guide satisfies collectors' need to reliable details, in a portable format. This brilliantly illustrated guide delivers more than 500 color photos of powerful machines in small-scale splendor. Inside this toy show companion collectors will discover: &break;&break;Collector values for farm toys made in the early 1900s through the 1990s which make buying and selling in the 5,000+ active online auctions easier &break;&break;Detailed and concise listings provide quick and accurate identification &break;&break;Reliable expert information based on the successful big book, Standard Catalog of Farm Toys, 2nd Edition, with nearly $100,000 in sales &break;&break;This book is a smart investment for fans of farm toys and experienced collectors and an affordable gift display along with your favorite farm toys.

From veteran collectors to the new generation of "Transformers", fans enthralled by the blockbuster DreamWorks "Transformers" movie, everyone will find key identifying details and secondary market pricing for their favorite first generation "robots in disguise," in this pocket-sized guide. Autobots and Deceptions manufactured between 1984 and 1990 are featured in 500 superb color photos, which also feature each character in their alternative mode.

With thousands of new beanies appearing on the market daily, collectors are finding it difficult to keep track of what they have, what they don't have, and what they cannot wait to get their hands on. This handy pocket-sized carry-it-with guide is the perfect reference for any collector, buyer, seller, or enthusiast to take to shows, estate sales, auctions, and bean related functions and make instant meaningful investment decisions. &break;&break;Containing a wide range of popular manufacturers, this guide makes for quick and easy identification and valuation of more than 500 bean-filled plush toys. Coverage includes a number of bean brands and lines, including Ty, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, Nascar, and many others. Collectors will discover this guide is an indispensable tool for buying and selling one of the hottest items to ever hit the collectibles market.

For years, buttons have been more than a device that holds it all together. A popular category of collectible buttons are a staple (40,000 plus auctions) on eBay, and a topic discussed by sewing enthusiasts and crafters around the world. This new book bears all the color and attitudes of a favorite vintage button, with all the historical facts and realized pricing suitable for fans of the one thing that truly makes fashion functional.

With 100% new content and more than 400 gorgeous color photos, Warman's Watches Field Guide is the essential portable guide to one of the hottest collecting categories. This book covers more than 100 years of watches from more than 50 watch manufactures, including famous Swiss (Patek Phillipe, Cyma, Rolex, Omega, Breitling) and American (Bulova, Illinoins, Eligin, Hamilton) companies. Each listing from these companies, and others, features a detailed description and accurate pricing information, along with photos of near-mint versus the average watch, all of which will be aiding you in identifying and valuing their own collections.

This is a quick and easy-to-use reference guide for pricing Hummel figurines. The text features valuable vintage Hummel figurines, prices, full descriptions, identification information and production status.

The take-it-with-you collecting resource? &break;&break;At last, a guide you can really carry along to flea markets and garage sales, containing hundreds of illustrations and photos to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. &break;&break; 725 photos and listings&break; The hottest Hot Wheels car colors&break; Breakdown: each year's best castings&break; Most collectible Hot Wheels cars

This portable pocket-sized, take-anywhere, field guide is the perfect remedy for toy collectors suffering from purchasing duplicates, taking too long in deciding whether to purchase or not missing out on valuable deals, and especially those suffering from misidentification. &break;&break;Proven to ease the ailments of collectors, buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts alike, Warman's Toys Field Guide contains over 500 power-packed pages showcasing popular collectible brands from Barbie to Hot Wheels and G.I. Joe, as well as Die-Cast and Star Wars. After receiving a full dosage of expert advice and pricing information, collectors will confidently secure on-the-spot deals, knowing what to collect, how to collect, and where to collect. &break;&break;Correctly identifying everything from action figures to view masters becomes a snap at shows, antique shops, auctions, estate sales, as well as flea markets with this easy-to-use reference packing more than 500 full-color photographs.